Who Said This Was an Otome Game!

Chapter 2.3

I’ve never had any visitors since I’m in this condition, Mother said that I couldn’t help how I look, as I am in the middle of recuperation from the Dreaming Illness, even if I compare myself to the prince.
That’s impossible. As I thought, it’s impossible after all, Mother. I sure have extremely outrageous parents, huh.

Or is it that because I look like her, she does not want me to lose when it comes to beauty? Besides, I’m just from the Baron house and comparing myself against a royalty is somewhat worrisome.

Bellom-sama who’s been listening on the side the whole time just laughed, but I really hope nothing disastrous happens.

[Oh, that’s right. I forgot. I’ve brought you the manual to learn magic.]

「！」
Before I could even speak, Nicole swiftly and steadily arrived to support me. He’s normally efficient to begin with, though.
[Don’t be so flustered. It’s fine to study but when it comes to practical tests, you must have someone else with you, okay?]

[Oh? Bellom-sama, isn’t Sheryl supposed to be unable to use magic…?]

[That’s right, it’s impossible for the Dreaming Illness patients. But I just thought that it’s possible if it’s Sheryl. He might be able to use magic in a different way.]

[Such a thing is…!]
Ah, this is bad. Mother’s eyes are shining again.

It’s still a matter of possibility!

Please rejoice after I’m able to actually use magic!
[You’re currently discharging Mana consciously, aren’t you? Originally, that’s something the body does unconsciously. But since Sheryl could trace its path, maybe he can control it manually. If you do, you can also accumulate the necessary amount of mana for activating magic outside your body……Although all of these are just my theories.]
I see, even though I have just been releasing  Mana so far…. Should I give it a try?

This may be worth a try. Let’s immediately do it tonight.
[Yes, yes, your eyes are looking good. Since this is the Magic Agency’s summarized research, it’s gonna be more difficult than the normally circulated ones. However, since the specific details have been omitted, it’s perfect for studying from scratch. I thought it’d be more useful to you this way.]

[Un!]
Thank you! I gave a big nod filled with gratitude.

Even while having general knowledge, I’m in a condition where I can’t really do much.

Even if the  difficulty somewhat increases, and if it allows me to apply it to myself, it is better.

I really want to learn how to use magic after all…!
[Aren’t you glad, Sheryl? Mother will also help, so let’s study it together, okay?]

[By the way, didn’t Walt Cadio come here? He’s my fellow researcher from the academy and we used to study together. After graduation, that guy pursued the butler’s path but if you have questions about the basics, he should be able to answer you.]
Goodness, so the Butler Grandpa was a fellow student of the Director?

Huh? Doesn’t the higher academic research institute only accept the ones who are talented in magic……Moreover, he’s the same level as Bellom-sensei.

I wonder why Butler Grandpa became our butler?
[Fufu, although difficult, if it’s a question that he’s studied before, he’ll be able to properly  answer it. There’s no need to be afraid.]
When Mother said while stroking my head, I tried to recall my memories of grandpa.

Looking back at it, I’ve never talked to Butler Grandpa before, have I?

Although I do know where he’s at with the help of Mana. I remember how surprised I was when I saw his Mana emission was greater than Father.